Dubai Flea Market: What you need to know about this second-hand shopping community

Dubai Flea Market: What you need to know about this second-hand shopping community

Published: Sun 19 May 2024, 6:00 AM

In a city that’s famous for its luxury shopping malls, the Dubai Flea Market is a breath of fresh air. Established in 2007, it invites individuals to clear out their homes and sell any used or unwanted clothes, homeware, toys, books, and electrical items.

Hosted several times a month at various locations, including Zabeel Park, Discovery Gardens, Al Barsha, and Silicon Oasis North Park, it has become a true Dubai establishment.

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As the company’s flagship event for over 16 years, the regular Zabeel Park market still attracts as many as 250 stalls and 7,000 shoppers, while at its peak it attracted 500 stalls and an incredible 15,000 buyers.

Melanie Beese, founder of the Dubai Flea Market, said: “When we launched in 2007, second-hand shops did not exist in the UAE and the flea market was something new and exciting."

“So many shoppers and sellers come back every month. We just expanded to Abu Dhabi and our first event sold out in a week. There’s still a great demand for the flea market.”

What is so special about flea markets?

A UAE resident since 2005, Beese has been going